Descriptions

SUMMARY

OVERVIEW

- The School of St Jude is looking for a qualified and passionate Officer – Systems and Applications Developer.

- The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining in-house software applications that support the school`s operations.

- The role involves working with departments across the school to understand business requirements and develop practical software solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design, develop, and maintain in-house software applications that support the school`s operations.

- Work with departments across the school to understand business requirements and develop practical software solutions.

- Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve existing applications to ensure reliable performance.

- Develop clean, secure, and maintainable software in accordance with the school`s development standards.

- Test, debug, and review software to ensure quality and reliability.

- Support system integrations with internal and third-party applications.

- Create technical documentation, user guides, and training materials.

- Train users on newly developed systems and provide technical support when required.

- Monitor emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency across the school.

- Collaborate with the Corporate Applications team to resolve user support requests and continuously improve existing systems.

REQUIREMENTS

- A minimum of a Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Experience developing software applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.

- A good understanding of software development principles, databases, and system integration.

- Experience developing web applications using:

- PHP

- Bootstrap

- HTML

- CSS

- JavaScript

- SQL

- Relational databases

- Experience working with:

- jQuery

- AJAX

- RESTful APIs

- Git version control

- Experience troubleshooting software issues and maintaining business applications.

- The ability to gather user requirements and translate them into software solutions.

- Strong documentation, communication, and teamwork skills.

- Experience with software testing, debugging, and version control, which will be considered an advantage.

- A willingness to continuously learn about emerging technologies and industry best practices.

BENEFITS

- An opportunity to use talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a meaningful impact.

- A chance to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa.

- A collaborative and dynamic work environment.

DEADLINE

- 31 July 2026

JOB TYPE

- Full-time

HOW TO APPLY

How to apply Interested candidates should submit: A cover letter. Applications should be emailed to [email protected] Use the instructions inside the job description to apply.